2Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Located in the heart of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca is Romania’s cultural and academic hub. The city combines Austro-Hungarian architecture with a youthful energy fueled by its large student population.

Highlights include St. Michael’s Church, the Ethnographic Museum, and Central Park. Cluj is also a gateway to the scenic Apuseni Mountains and famous castles such as Corvin Castle and Bánffy Castle. Its growing reputation for art, film, and tech innovation makes it a rising star in Eastern Europe.

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